Acharya Prashant addresses a question from the Guru Gita which states that a Guru can save one from Shiva's anger, but no one can save from the Guru's anger, and explains why the Guru is placed above Shiva in this context. He clarifies that Shiva is another name for Brahman or the ultimate Truth. This Truth is desireless (nishkam), impartial (nishpaksh), without attributes (nirgun), and formless (nirakar). In the context of human life, the Truth is absolutely impartial and wants nothing. It has no connection to the dualities of our world like good-bad, sin-virtue, or life-death, as these are all events within Prakriti (nature/creation). Shiva, being the non-doer (akarta), does not interfere in the workings of Prakriti. The ego (Aham) is a product of Prakriti, half-conscious and half-inert. It arises from Prakriti but has an innate restlessness to go beyond it, towards Shiva. The ego is like a thread with one end in Prakriti and the other moving towards Shiva. Shiva has given the ego complete freedom to either remain entangled in Prakriti or move towards Him. By giving this freedom, Shiva remains true to his nature of doing nothing; he is still and unmoving. He will not interfere in your daily life. Since Brahman is beyond all dualities and has never experienced pain, it cannot understand your suffering. This is where the Guru differs from Shiva. The Guru has interest; he is not desireless. While Shiva is desireless, the Guru is not. The Guru is stuck, just like the disciple, and experiences desires and pain. The Guru is on the same ladder as the disciple, just a few rungs higher, and is close enough to extend a helping hand. If he were to become completely one with Shiva, he would be too distant to connect with or help anyone. The Guru's greatness lies in his ability to relate to the disciple's suffering, but this is also his limitation, as he still has human flaws. He is useful but flawed. Shiva teaches through Prakriti, via the law of karma. You do as you wish and face the consequences without concession. Life's lessons are merciless. The Guru, however, knows what pain is, so he teaches in a way that the disciple can learn and improve with minimal pain. This is the Guru's compassion. Therefore, if you face the harsh consequences of your actions (Shiva's anger), the Guru can be a savior. But if the Guru gets angry, there is no one to save you. This is why one must take responsibility and not practice blind devotion. The Guru is a human being, not a magical entity.